Top Bear Rifles and Loads
Contributor Philip Massaro shares some of his favorite rifles and loads for different bear hunting scenarios.
New World-Record Alaskan Brown Bear Confirmed by Pope and Young Club
Chris Cammack’s Alaskan brown bear was confirmed as the new Pope and Young Club World Record with an official score of 29-4/16 inches.
Guns and Gear for an Alaska Brown Bear Hunt
Editorial Director John Zent shares the gear he used on his recent Alaska brown bear hunt.
The Diehard
Brown bears of southeast Alaska defy perceptions of size, and sometimes they can tenaciously cling to life. Though a quick kill is always desired, it's not always possible.
Member's Hunt: A Miracle on Kodiak Island
This latest Member's Hunt comes from Larry H. Veilhauer of Ogdensburg, N.Y., who tagged the largest bear taken in North America in 2014 on Kodiak Island.
The Outdoorsman
Buffalo Bore Ammunition offers a line of ammunition aimed at bear defense.
Gearing Up for Big Bears
Bryce Towsley breaks down the gear he used on his Alaskan brown bear hunt.
Top 5 Bear Loads
Armed with tooth and claw, with an attitude to match when needed, bear hunting demands a well-placed shot, and a sturdily designed bullet of suitable caliber.
Bear, Bigfoot or Hoax?
A viral video of a bear cruising the 'burbs on its hind legs has been making the rounds. Is it legitimate?
.45 ACP vs. Brown Bear
Jim Landess of Sterling, Alaska, used a $200 Hi-Point .45 ACP pistol to defend his home against a 450-pound brown bear.
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